Observers

International associations of
local and regional authorities which have consultative status with the Council
of Europe also have observer status with the Congress. Observer status may also
be granted to other associations on application to the Standing Committee of the
Congress.

This status gives them the
right to take part in the work of the Congress, submit memoranda and comment on
issues discussed at plenary sessions, but not to vote.

One or more representatives of
organisations with observer status may be invited to attend meetings of the
Standing Committee, the Bureau, the statutory committees or ad hoc
working groups.